Century Entertainment International Holdings Ltd. has entered into a strategic joint venture agreement with Philippines-based World Platinum Technologies Inc. (WPT) to develop, market, and distribute WPT’s PAGCOR‑licensed gaming platforms and content across the Asia‑Pacific region. The new venture, Konphil Technology Company Limited, incorporated in Hong Kong on June 26, 2025, will have Century holding a 51% majority stake, while WPT will take an initial 49%—a share that may rise to around 16.66% if revenue milestones are met.
WEAVE, the latest 20,000 sqm lifestyle enclave at Resorts World Sentosa (RWS), launched recently across three interconnected open-air levels. Designed by Benoy and ICN Design, its biophilic architecture—curved walkways, cascading planters, stone and wood elements—blurs the lines between indoor and outdoor spaces, creating a fertile, tropical sanctuary right in the heart of Sentosa.
Philippine technology giant DigiPlus Interactive Corp. is making waves with its announcement to launch a dedicated iGaming platform in Brazil this coming September. This move marks a significant step in the company’s expansion strategy as it ventures beyond Southeast Asia into one of Latin America’s largest and most promising online gaming markets.
South Korea’s leading foreigner‑only casino operator, Paradise Co., extended its strong performance into June 2025, posting an impressive KRW 82.0 billion (US $60.3 million) in casino revenue. This marks a slight 0.4 % monthly increase over May and a remarkable year‑on‑year jump of 41 %, underscoring the operator’s momentum into the second half of the year.
New Zealand is taking a significant step towards regulating its online gambling market with the introduction of the Online Casino Gambling Bill, tabled in Parliament on 30 June 2025 by Internal Affairs Minister Brooke van Velden. The Bill proposes a framework to auction up to 15 online casino licenses, marking the country's first foray into officially regulated online casino gaming. Van Velden explained the government’s rationale: “My goal is not to increase online gambling—it’s to enable Kiwis to play casino games more safely than they can today”.
Author: Janice Chew • Thursday, 10/07/2025
